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PIG CULTURE 



ALFALFA. 



Probably the most important of legumes, but not 

 adapted for orchard work. Its initial growth is 

 very slow and delicate, not competing with weeds, 

 and when established consumes large quantities of 

 moisture at seasons needed most by trees. 



BEGGAR WEED. 



This "West Indian legume makes a rank growth 

 and can be successfully used as far north as Ne- 

 braska. (Neb. Bull., 84.) "Not only does it gather 

 nitrogen from the air and enrich the soil with it, 

 but, by means of its long roots it penetrates soils 

 to considerable depths in search of food and brings 

 it nearer the surface. It cannot be too highly com- 

 mended as a renovating agent on worn out, sandy 

 soils." (Fla. Bull., 43.) 



BERSEEM. 



Berseem has habits about like red clover. The 

 slowness of development precludes use on weedy 

 lands. It stands frost well, materially improves 

 the texture of the ground and can be used with ad- 

 vantage as a winter cereal. 



BUR CLOVER. 



This annual is of the highest value as a winter 

 cover crop. Aside from slow growth, the habit of 

 all clovers, it ranks among the best ; 23 deg. F. does 



